North Street
Christian Reformed Church
North Street
Christian Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church
September 27, 2020
Morning Worship Service
9:30 AM
(Service available on website northstreetcrc.org)
Message by Rev. Shaun Furniss
“The Sign Of Love”
I John 2:7-14
Evening Worship Service
5:30 PM
Message by Rev. Shaun Furniss
“An Honest And Hard
Conversation With God”
Habakkuk 1:1-11
Morning Worship Service
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – September 27, 2020
Accompanists: AM Sue Lucas
PM Sue Lucas
Ushers: AM & PM The Grove: Brian Mast
Sanctuary: Keith Boerman (East), Larry Harmsen (Center), Dan DeJonge (West)
Rover: AM Mark DuBois PM Todd VandenHeuvel
Audio/Visual Operators: AM Jerry Redder, Larry Redder, Mitch Boerman
PM Martin Bostrom, Larry Redder, Mitch Boerman
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – October 4, 2020
Accompanists: AM Ruth Meekhof
PM Ruth Meekhof
Ushers: AM & PM The Grove: Earl Mokma, Nick Fortosis
Sanctuary: Curt Lucas (East), Nick Venema (Center), Carl Weener/Tim Meekhof (West)
Rover: AM Keith Boerman PM Mike VanAst
Audio/Visual Operators: AM Jerry Redder, Ron Oskam, Matt VanderPloeg
PM Martin Bostrom, Ron Oskam, Matt VanderPloeg
Bulletin Announcements should be submitted by noon on Thursdays.
You may submit announcements by e-mail (carol@northstreetcrc.org), by calling Carol (772.1557),
Or write them out and place them in the Bulletin Editor’s mailbox in the Narthex.
THIS WEEK
Sunday – September 27
9:30 AM Morning Worship Service
Coffee Fellowship – ‘The Grove’
5:30 PM Evening Worship Service
6:45 PM High School Youth Group – ‘The Grove’
Prayer Partner Dinner
Monday – September 28
7:00 PM Elders/Deacons Meetings
Tuesday – September 29
6:30 AM Elder Prayer Time
3:45 PM Worship Planning Meeting
Wednesday – September 30
(Cadets meet from 6:45-8:30 PM)
6:45 PM Jr.Cadets/Cadets Mtg. (boys 2-8th grades)
Thursday – October 1
7:00 PM Cadet Counselors Council Meeting
@ Bentheim Reformed Church
Friday – October 2
7:00 PM Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 4 Sunday School Catechism begins
Oct. 4 High School Youth Group Meeting
Oct. 5 Executive Committee Meeting
Oct. 6 Building & Grounds Committee Meeting
Oct. 7 GEMS begins
Oct. 7 Finance Meeting – Council Room
Oct. 9 High School/Middle School Event
Hayride @ Ryan & Sara Boerman’s home
COUNCIL NEWS
Offering Schedule:
Sept. 27: AM City On A Hill
(https://coahm.org/ways-to-give/)
PM Parkview Home
(http://www.parkviewafc.org/donate/)
Oct. 4: AM Ascending Leaders
(https://www.ascendingleaders.org/donate/)
PM Right to Life Education Fund
Alma DeKock: Please keep Alma in your prayers as she was hospitalized with complications related to her heart. We are thankful that she was able to return home and pray that adjustments in medications will help.
Trevor Miedema (9 year old son of Mitch & Sarah): We rejoice with Trevor and his family as the results of his recent scans and tests have revealed that Trevor’s brain tumor has not returned. We thank the Lord for His continued mercy and kindness to Trevor and his family.
Matt and Josh VanderPloeg: Please keep Matt & Josh in your prayers as they finish serving at Eagle Crest Missions in Alaska. We pray that they were used by the Lord as they served and that He would grant them safety in their return home today (Sept. 27).
Joyce Zylstra: We give thanks to the Lord that Joyce had a successful lumpectomy surgery this past Wednesday. We pray that the pathology report, expected in a week, will provide encouraging results. We pray for Joyce as she anticipates beginning radiation treatment when she is healed from her surgery.
Council Member of Focus:
Deacon Brent Leegwater
FOCUS ON MISSIONS
Mike & Keli Anderson are employed by South America Mission in Brazil with the Ammi Training Center; teaching, discipling, and working alongside Curto believers as well as students from other language groups proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CHURCH FAMILY
Betty & Allyn Kroll would like to “Thank our Church for your words of encouragement and all the cards that were sent! The pictures that the kids drew for us were a big encouragement. The meals were a huge help. Above all, the prayers that we could feel during this time!!! God is good and He is walking this journey with us!! It is so great to belong to the family of God at North Street!!” Deuteronomy 31:8 – ‘The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged!’
Joey, Meredith and Jonah Sal would like to let our “North Street Family know that we are finally back in our home following the fire last September. Thank you for the love and support you showed to us during this time. North Street is such a caring church. God is good ALL the time!!!”
AT HOME MEMBERS
Hermina Fransens lives at SKLD Healthcare Center in Zeeland. Hermina will celebrate her 93rd Birthday on Thursday, October 1!
Helen VanZanten lives in her home in Zeeland.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mid-Life Group: Please save the date, Saturday evening, October 10, for our fall outing. We will be enjoying a fun evening outdoors with dinner and a hayride. More details will be coming. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Boerman or Kathy Busscher.
Ladies Bible Study will be a virtual Bible Study this fall, beginning on October 18. We will be studying ‘The Beatitudes’. Please see the article in the October ‘Reflections’ for more information. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Nakisha DeJong (1.616.283.3804 or nakishadejong@gmail.com) by October 11.
Upcoming Elections: With the upcoming election approaching, please remember that the deadline to register to vote by mail or online is October 19. If anyone needs assistance in obtaining an absentee ballot, or if you have any questions about the upcoming election, you may contact Sheryl VandenHeuvel (1.616.834.7746).
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join Right to Life of Holland Area at the National Life Chain on Sunday, October 4, from 2--3 PM on River Avenue, between 10th and 11th Streets. Life Chain is a pro-life, peaceful, prayerful, public witness on behalf of the unborn at risk of elective abortion. Signs to hold during the prayer vigil will be provided. This is a PRAYER VIGIL, so we do ask that those who attend to be fairly silent. Please adhere to social distancing between family/couple groups.
Parkview AFC Home is a Christian, adult foster care home in Zeeland that provides health, safety, and quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. During the month of October, let us encourage the staff at Parkview by sending Thank You cards or notes of encouragement to them. These cards/notes can be mailed to:
Parkview AFC Home
214 E. Central Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
Or you may email encouragements to:
houseparent@parkviewafchome.org or
